Sounds Of The Souks

Tag: La Ferme medina

An exploration of The Red City known as Marrakech.

  • LA FERME MEDINA.

    Imagine sitting in an oasis, surrounded by tropical plants, the sound of trickling water from a fountain and birds chirping.

    This is what you will experience when you visit La Ferme medina.

    The atmosphere is serene and calm, with several cosy nooks to sit and relax.

    Images by Freebird Tracey.

    Not only is it a restaurant serving delicious food, but it is a beautiful place to stay with really nice rooms.

    All of the rooms have balconies looking down on the jungle below and are beautifully furnished.

    I only ate here.

    I thoroughly enjoyed sitting in such a tranquil environment, looking down from my table above the beautiful flora and fauna.

    It felt like an oasis, a welcome retreat from the busy souks and streams of tourists.

    The food was delicious, and the service was very good.

    The waiters were friendly and attentive.

    After a busy morning shopping in the maze of  souks and dodging motorcycles, it was lovely to just sit in peace.

    You could be forgiven for thinking you’d been transported to a completely different place altogether.

    I chose the avocado toast, followed by a delicious cheesecake.

    My brunch was tasty, filling, and nicely presented.

    Attention to detail is everything here..

    Image by Freebird Tracey.

    The address for La Ferme medina is;

    236 Rue Riad Laarous

    Marrakech 40000 Morocco.

    Opening times are,

    7.00am until 22.00pm

    They serve breakfast, brunch, and dinner.

    There is live music playing most evenings

    Food is organically produced and dedicated to animal care.

    The restaurant also serves vegetarian, vegan, and halal dishes.

    Image by Freebird Tracey.

    For more information about places to eat in Marrakesh,

    Contact me via the email address below..

    tracey.wright1963@googlemail.com
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  • DOES MARRAKECH CATER FOR VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS?

    Whilst it’s true that Marrakech is a meat eaters’ paradise, there are plenty of great restaurants and cafes serving vegetarian and vegan food.

    Not being a meat eater myself, I was initially concerned that I’d spend my time in Marrakesh living off the delicious olives on sale in the souks.

    I was pleasantly surprised.

    There are a number of restaurants popping up that serve only vegetarian and vegan food.

    One I highly recommend is La  Famille.

    Run solely by women,and in an outdoor setting, the food was incredibly good.

    Lunch at La Famille.

    There are also plenty of choices for non meat eaters on the menu in most eateries around the medina.

    Sumptuous vegetable tagine, vegetable couscous, salads, and pasta dishes, to name just a few.

    I never had a problem sourcing tasty and beautifully prepared meals whilst staying in Marrakesh.

    The little cafes tucked away in the souks were slightly less accommodating, but if it’s a quick snack you’re looking for, the fresh olives and delicious pastries are a wonderful treat.

    The abundance of seasonal vegetables, freshly cooked, were mouth wateringly delightful.

    Vegetable tagine with olives and egg plant.

    Harissa soup was also a favourite, deliciously tasty, served with traditional Morroccan bread.

    Harissa soup.

    I highly recommend trying the soup.

    Some restaurants serve healthy brunch, I loved the avocado toast at La Ferme.

    Avocado toast beautiful presented at La Ferme Medina.

    Please don’t be put off visiting Marrakech because you consider it to be a meat eaters paradise only.

    By doing a little bit of research before travelling, you will find a good selection of fine restaurants and cafes serving authentic and traditional Morroccan cuisine that don’t include animal products.

    A few I recommend are;

    La Famille

    La Ferme

    Enjoy your meal, veggie lovers.

    Mandala Society.

    Broc The Kasbah.

    Palais Donab also does a lovely vegetable tagine, and it’s a beautiful place to have lunch or dinner.

    NB. See my separate post about Palais Dar Donab.

    Write down the restaurants you wish to try before travelling, including the address and opening times to save wandering around in the heat and getting tired.

    Bon appetite.

    Colourful, healthy salad in the medina.
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